Why is the National Audit Office taking a closer look at the Entrepreneurs’ Programme?

The Australian National Audit Office has opened a performance audit into the Entrepreneurs’ Programme, specifically focusing on the procurement process for the delivery partners through the scheme.
Those partners reportedly received $110 million in combined contracts, which are now coming under the microscope.
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme has been running since 2014 but it has undergone significant changes in that time. So what does the current program offer and why is it being audited?
An initiative run by the federal government, the Entrepreneurs’ Programme gives business owners access to practical advice and mentorship to help them grow their business.
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